HE holds both the amateur and professional course records at Broome Manor.

But tomorrow, Paul Sandry will tee off in the Corporate Games golf competition representing Swindon Council.

The Broome Manor golfer, pictured, who smashed David Howell's professional record at his home course with a blemish-free 10 under par round last year, will be playing with close friend Damien Mackman and fellow council employees Sue Silto and Gaynor Deacon.

But, in spite of being among the best golfers on show at the Games, Mr Sandry admits his team face a stiff task in its bid for medal glory.

"The competition is a Stableford with a funny points system," explained the 23-year-old who is the younger son of Broome Manor club professional Barry Sandry.

"The closer you are to par the more points you get. For example, a birdie is worth three points, par is worth two points and so on.

"But because it is a handicap, myself and Damien will be playing off plus one and we will be up against guys who should be playing off something like 16, but are in fact playing off 24.

"If it was a gross non-handicap tournament then we would be extremely confident, but we'll go out, have fun and see what happens."

The golf competition is being staged at the Wrag Barn golf and country club and Ogbourne Downs golf club.

Meanwhile, fellow Swindon resident Steve Sear is looking forward to a bumper turnout in the squash tournament after turning organiser following 10 years of competing in the Games.

More than 100 people are set to take to the squash courts of Shrivenham Military College and the Wessex Squash Club in Dowling Street.

"It's going to be good fun, but tough to organise," said Mr Sear, 46, of Old Walcot.

"Last year they had 60 people in the squash in Manchester, but we've got 103 this year, basically because I've been nagging people to get their entries in.

"We had six courts in Shrivenham, but we had so many entries we've now had to use the Wessex on Saturday and Sunday, which is great for the club."